Behavior Specialist II

Compensation

The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.86 - $26.89 per hour. Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions. A $2,000 hiring incentive payout is offered after 30 days and 6 months, subject to meeting company policy eligibility requirements.

Benefits

We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance. Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) and a 401K Employer Match up to 4%. Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for developing and implementing positive behavior supports and intervention strategies at an advanced level to address significant behavioral problems for children and their families/caregivers in a variety of environments. This position works collaboratively with others on the clinical team. Works independently in the family's home or a variety of community and/or treatment settings. This position works directly with youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of the Behavior Specialist I position.
• Engages and supervises individuals and groups of youth at an advanced level.
• Creates, develops, and implements functionally relevant strategies that build on strengths and supports new interests.
• Acquires, monitors and evaluates information to provide effective feedback to family teams regarding function of behavior and relevant interventions as well as coaching and development of implementation modifications as necessary.
• Supports caregivers, child, and natural supports to identify, learn, and access self care strategies as well as skills associated with the implementation of environmental accommodations and behavior management techniques.
• Assumes leadership and increases participation of others in of work groups, committees, and team meetings.
• Takes initiative to identify and resolve conflicts and recognizes strength in the diversity of families and teams.
• Initiates, organizes and facilitates projects and activities as well as models effective prioritization of work tasks.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. High School Diploma or GED and two (2) or more years of relevant experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include; Experience in school-based, residential, or community mental health settings. Certification in CPI, PCM, or other crisis intervention models or willingness to obtain.

Job Competencies

• Documents Clearly and Accurately
• Encourages Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Time Management
• Conflict Resolution

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.